CVE-2023-35152: XWiki Platform vulnerable to privilege escalation (PR) from account through like LiveTableResults
First published: Tue Jun 20 2023(Updated: )
### Impact Any logged in user can add dangerous content in their first name field and see it executed with programming rights. Leading to rights escalation. ### Patches The vulnerability has been fixed on XWiki 14.4.8, 14.10.6, and 15.1. ### Workarounds The vulnerability can be fixed by applying this [patch](https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/6ce2d04a5779e07f6d3ed3f37d4761049b4fc3ac#diff-ef7f8b911bb8e584fda22aac5876a329add35ca0d1d32e0fdb62a439b78cfa49). On versions before 13.4-rc-1, the fix needs to be applied on [XWiki.Like.Code.LiveTableResultPage](https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/0993a7ab3c102f9ac37ffe361a83a3dc302c0e45#diff-0b51114cb27f7a5c599cf40c59d658eae6ddc5c0836532c3b35e163f40a4854fR39). ### References - The reported issue https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20611, fixed by https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-19900 - The patch https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/6ce2d04a5779e07f6d3ed3f37d4761049b4fc3ac#diff-ef7f8b911bb8e584fda22aac5876a329add35ca0d1d32e0fdb62a439b78cfa49 ### For more information If you have any questions or comments about this advisory: * Open an issue in [Jira XWiki.org](https://jira.xwiki.org/) * Email us at [Security Mailing List](mailto:security@xwiki.org)
Credit: security-advisories@github.com security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Xwiki Xwiki | >=12.9<14.4.8 | |
| Xwiki Xwiki | >=14.10<14.10.6 | |
| Xwiki Xwiki | =12.9-rc1 | |
| Xwiki Xwiki | =15.0 | |
| Xwiki Xwiki | =15.0-rc1 | |
| maven/org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-like-ui | >=15.0-rc-1<15.1 | 15.1 |
| maven/org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-like-ui | >=14.5<14.10.6 | 14.10.6 |
| maven/org.xwiki.platform:xwiki-platform-like-ui | >=12.9-rc-1<14.4.8 | 14.4.8 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/0993a7ab3c102f9ac37ffe361a83a3dc302c0e45#diff-0b51114cb27f7a5c599cf40c59d658eae6ddc5c0836532c3b35e163f40a4854fR39
- https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/6ce2d04a5779e07f6d3ed3f37d4761049b4fc3ac#diff-ef7f8b911bb8e584fda22aac5876a329add35ca0d1d32e0fdb62a439b78cfa49
- https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-rf8j-q39g-7xfm
- https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-19900
- https://jira.xwiki.org/browse/XWIKI-20611
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-35152
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-rf8j-q39g-7xfm (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-35152?
CVE-2023-35152 is a vulnerability in XWiki Platform that allows any logged in user to add dangerous content in their first name field and execute it with programming rights, leading to rights escalation.
How severe is CVE-2023-35152?
CVE-2023-35152 has a severity score of 8.8 (critical).
Which versions of XWiki Platform are affected by CVE-2023-35152?
Versions 12.9-rc-1 to 14.4.8, 14.10.6, 15.0, and 15.0-rc1 of XWiki Platform are affected by CVE-2023-35152.
How can I fix CVE-2023-35152?
To fix CVE-2023-35152, you should upgrade to XWiki Platform versions 14.4.8, 14.10.6, 15.0, or 15.0-rc1.
Are there any references for CVE-2023-35152?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2023-35152 at the following references: [Link 1](https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/0993a7ab3c102f9ac37ffe361a83a3dc302c0e45#diff-0b51114cb27f7a5c599cf40c59d658eae6ddc5c0836532c3b35e163f40a4854fR39), [Link 2](https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/commit/6ce2d04a5779e07f6d3ed3f37d4761049b4fc3ac#diff-ef7f8b911bb8e584fda22aac5876a329add35ca0d1d32e0fdb62a439b78cfa49), [Link 3](https://github.com/xwiki/xwiki-platform/security/advisories/GHSA-rf8j-q39g-7xfm).
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